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ght N Commissioner of Education Q for Hopkinsville Community College on the army base. Moreover, the military understands the importance of clear focus and alignment. Our education work over the next four years will be focused on success after graduation with metrics connected to Drive to 55 and the alignment of our efforts across the department of education and other state agencies in meeting this important goal. You approach your job in a very transparent manner and communication has vastly improved at the Department of Education. What are the keys for improving communication? Photo Credit: WRCB-TV Chattanooga Commissioner McQueen is responsible for the implementation, administration and enforcement of the laws, regulations, policies, standards and guidelines for public education in grades PreK - 12.